Physical management in neurological rehabilitation: 2nd edition

Stokes, Maria (2004) Physical management in neurological rehabilitation: 2nd edition , Mosby, 556pp.

Abstract

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts of neurology, specific neurological conditions and the related PT treatment approaches used in neurological rehabilitation.
Contents
Section 1. Basic Concepts in Neurology Applied neuroanatomy and neurophysiology Normal motor control. Medical diagnosis of neurological conditions. Principles of physiotherapy assessment and outcome measures. Abnormalities of muscle tone and movement. Plasticity Section 2. Neurological and Neuromuscular Conditions Stroke. Brain injury. Spinal cord injury. Peripheral nerve injuries. Multiple sclerosis. Parkinson's disease. Huntington's disease. Disorders of nerve I: Motor neurone disease. Disorders of Nerve II: Polyneuropathies. Disorders of muscle. Section 3. Lifetime Disorders of Childhood Onset General introduction to paediatric neurology. Developmental neurology. The cerebral palsies and motor learning disorders. Neural tube defects: Spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Muscle disorders in childhood Section 4. Treatment Approaches to Neurological Rehabilitation Theoretical basis of treatment concepts. Musculoskeletal treatment concepts applied to neurology. 1. Adverse neural tension. 2. Muscle imbalance. Specific treatment techniques . Physical management of abnormal tone and movement. Pain management in neurological rehabilitation. Clinical psychology in neurological rehabilitation. Glossary of drug treatments in neurological rehabilitation.

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